What is Regulation E?

To combat the problems of noise pollution the government has introduced new soundproofing legislation. The new standards have been published in Approved Document-Part E of the Building Regulations "Resistance to the Passage of Sound", which came into effect in 2003.

The overall aim of the amendments to the regulations is to improve the sound insulation both between and within homes, as well as between rooms in hostels, hotels and residential homes.
Our aim at UK soundproofing is to simplify the regulation E process.

Regulation E Testing

We offer affordable nationwide testing services. Our partner companies can offer a whole range of new build and conversion test. | MORE

Sound Consultancy

The complexities of sound transference may require site visits. We offer consultancy visits and pre Regulation E testing. Our partner company can arrange site visits from just £250. | MORE

Solutions

Each element of a regulation E system requires attention. We offer several different options for each element of your build. Simple online calculators allow you to determine your exact costs whatever you choose. | MORE

Fitting

Converting properties with peace of mind. If you are within the London and M25 area, our fitting team can offer regulation E guarantees. | MORE

Welcome to UK Soundproofing

We specify a range of materials which are aimed at meeting the new approved document E regulations which came into force in 2003. We cater for a number of different scenarios depending on access restrictions. All our systems have been thoroughly tested by the individual manufacturers and have supporting test data. Jump Straight to our ceiling solutions

We understand that Regulation E continues to present problems to architects, specifiers and the local authorities on which is the right solution to install to achieve the regulations. The result is often "over specification", (specifiers are erring on the side of caution and adding too much material). This means that regulation E solutions are costing more than they should and that there is often far more floor height build up than there should be. Rest assured all our solutions aim for compliance at the lowest cost.

Regulation E Tips

To achieve regulation E you are normally required to work on both ceiling and floor. We offer a number of slim line solutions you can hit this tab and jump straight to our solutions | MORE

The Regulation E test involves generating both impact and airborne sound. There are minimum targets which need to be attained. Testing typically costs £750+vat. However at UK Soundproofing we can offer testing at £650. | MORE

For simplicity we recommend the isosonic hanger system which normally means leaving your existing ceiling in place. | MORE

An independent ceiling with new joists and resilient bars can obviate the need for working on the floor. See our other site soundstop.co.uk | MORE

Tri deck can obviate the need for working on the ceiling provided it is lathe and plaster or double boarded. | MORE